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General Information

Ebsco's GreenFile
This free research database covers the relationship between humans and the environment. Search this database for information on such subjects as recycling and alternative fuel or any of the many related areas. Search books, magazines and scholarly journals, pamphlets, government reports as well as trade publications.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Learn about the latest technology in renewable energy from the Department of Energy.

Environmental Literacy Council
Provides high quality background information on environmental issues such as climate change.

Green Power Network
The Green Power Network (GPN) provides news and information on green power markets and related activities. The site provides up-to-date information on green power providers, product offerings, consumer protection issues, and policies affecting green power markets. From the Department of Energy.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Find information about the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as they help meet the growing demand for clean energy. Includes general information, how they operate and do business, and how you can do business with NREL.

Taking Action

DuPage County Green Initiatives & Recycling
Learn about electronics and other recycling services. Explore the recycling guide for information on where to dispose of hazardous and other types of solid waste. Get details about local recyclying events.

Earth 911
A rich, authoritative site with information on where to recycle everything from used motor oil to paint to fax machines in your neighborhood, plus consuming products responsibly. Or call 1-800-CLEANUP.

Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Change Site
The EPA’s Climate change site has basic information on the issue plus actions you can take. The "What You Can Do" section has a personal greenhouse emissions survey. Find out what you can do at home, at the office or school, and on the road using their short lists of actions.

Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Energy Site
EPA’s Clean Energy site can help you understand: How does energy use affect my environment? How clean is the energy I use? How can I reduce my impact?

Environmental Protection Agency's Green Building Site
Learn about green, or sustainable, building: the practice of creating and using healthier and more resource-efficient models of construction, renovation, operation, maintenance, and demolition.

Freecycle
A large nonprofit network of groups consisting of people giving and getting free materials (from furniture to appliances and electronics). Emphasizes reusing and keeping those items out of landfills. Local coverage.

Green Guide
The National Geographic Society’s site on “living green.”

Illinois Solar Energy Association
The Illinois Solar Energy Association is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of renewable energy through education and advocacy. As the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, it is the local resource for educational classes, events, renewable energy related policy developments, local news and access to local renewable energy vendors.

Learner.org
Ideas, practices and information about reducing hazardous, solid and sewage wastes.

Planet Green
A blog-based site with information on greening your Fashion and Beauty, Food and Health, Home and Garden, Technology and Transport, Travel and Outdoors, and Work.

Gas Saving Tips

Edmund's
Edmund’s car buying site offers fuel economy advice.

U.S. Department of Energy
Gas mileage tips from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Library Actions

Here’s what the library is doing:

• Paper Retriever in the parking lot. Available to the public.
• Used Illinois Clean Energy Foundation Lighting Grant funds for upgrade to energy efficient lighting bulbs and fixtures.
• Recycle paper, plastic, and aluminum in building.
• Front stairs resurfaced with recycled rubber.
• Reusable canvas bags available for purchase for "frequent shoppers."
• Several new trees planted.
• Use of online databases replaces print resources.